extending an honor blessed - a Tan Renga

                                                                     Artist: Pierre Subleyras  (1699–1749)
Image: A Courtesan in Loving Care (here)

courtesan and monk,
sleeping  under one roof together,
moon in a field of clover                        © Basho (Tr. Chèvrefeuille)

courtesan and monk,
sleeping  under one roof together,
moon in a field of clover    
dignity and honor for
sacrifices to others                                 ©  Hank

Chevrefeuilles Carpe Diem- 1529 - together (tan-renga)